Clinical trials coordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced senior research coordinator to join our team on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover basis.

The post holder will be responsible for leading the provision of a full administrative and coordination research service across the Gastrointestinal Medicine & Surgery directorate. They will have a pivotal role in the set up and feasibility of a portfolio of in-house, national and international clinical studies. They will oversee invoicing and research finance for non-commercial research studies. They will coordinate studies in setup and work with the delivery team and R&D to manage protocol amendments.

Responsibilities will include managing research budgets and staff, undertaking study feasibility assessment and leading on public engagement. Further to this the post holder will monitor recruitment processes, implement change where necessary and maintain high standards at all times. The post holder will ensure confidential and sensitive information is kept secure, and that all work will be carried out in accordance with both the Trust’s policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations. The post holder will work closely to the GMS Research Matron and R&D Lead, GMS research team and the GSTT R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and financial oversight management
• Research governance
• Coordinating and managing a large portfolio of studies in setup
• Managing amendments
• Feasibility assessment and support local C&C assessment
• Overseeing study close down and managing archiving
• Supporting the research delivery team
• Leading and overseeing procurement

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Naomi Hare
Job title: Research Matron
Email address: naomi.hare@gstt.nhs.uk